Here is a real life scenario: You have been in a cutting phase (trying to drop body fat) and have been success. You are likely to notice a few changes other than just a decreased body fat percentage. Some might include: > Higher Hunger > Less Satisfaction > Less Motivation […]

There are 3 types of cardio and each has unique pros and cons when attempting to lose fat, so below I quickly explain each so that you can make up your own mind. Type 1:HIIT (High-intensity interval training): has a very high calorie burn per minute and benefit of EPOC […]

Everyone always talks about goal setting and how to set SMART goals, we all know how to do it now. The thing we struggle with is keeping ourselves motivated, disciplined and accountability. We tend to send a goa l when we are most motivated, which means we are likely to […]

Do you have trouble sleeping? Here are 5 steps to have your best night sleep yet! 1. Dim the Lights: Light suppresses melatonin which is responsible for making us fall asleep. 2. Avoid a screen: Light from your screen is even worse than normal light, so stay away if you […]

                                                         Often, we get asked about how someone can target their fat loss, what exercises are best for reducing fat around areas like […]

Here is a scenario:  You have a goal to lose a 10kg in 6 months and choose to do an extreme diet that is over-restrictive and cuts out a food you love completely.  You last the first week and have great success dropping 2 kg however the second week comes […]

So, what is a Core?  The core muscles are a group of muscles that pretty much traverse the gap between your rib cage and your pelvis. They include your abdominals, pelvic floor, and diaphragm. What is the Cue? “Ribs Down”. At some point, if you have been trained by me, […]

How often have you found yourself in the gym attempting to go heavier, faster, more explosive, harder, more, more, more every workout?.. Mentally we can get stuck in the mindset of it’s not a workout if we haven’t gone harder, done more or at least equal to the last session. […]

So much time goes into physically preparing us for PB day. For transformation it has been a 10 week lead up, however, mental preparation is also an important part often overlooked. Often people are physically capable of completing the lift but almost freak out with the thought of heavy weight […]

Stopped getting results? Often you will come across a time where you find that progress stalls and you feel like you need to do something different. You’re not completely wrong. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” Albert Einstein Your body will […]

Here are 5 cues to a better deadlift:   Start with the bar over your shoelace knot The bar (or handle kb…) should be directly under your shoulders, so that a straight line would be present from your collar bone to the bar (see image) Take the slack out of […]

If you know you have a bad relationship with food and or have a habit of over-eating and binge eating here are my best 5 tips to build a strong relationship with food and yourself.   1.Mindful Eating: The first step in build a relationship with food is focusing on your […]

We often get asked about the best core training exercises, so I have decided to explain the different types of core exercises. Core training can be broken into 3 main categories: Bracing: This involves exercises such as Planking and Hollow holds, bracing is the foundation for core exercises Flexion Based […]

Macronutrients are the largest class of nutrients the body requires and include protein, carbohydrates, and fats. If you’ve heard anyone talking about “macros,” they’re referring to these major nutrients. The amounts and ratio of macronutrients a person needs every day vary by age, lifestyle (sedentary, active, or very active), gender, […]